Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Get a vitamin kick from the salad bar before tucking into the steaks or Navajo tacos piled high with chile and cheese. At lunchtime it often swarms with…
Must-see restaurants in The USA
Fort Worth
Known for its free quesadillas and nachos at happy hour and its tasty brunch, this grill and tequila bar features tasty Santa Fe–style eats like the adobe…
Arizona
The Caverns Restaurant is nice if you already happen to be here; it has a small playground and serves simple American fare. The bar opens at 3pm on…
Moab
This burger joint sprawls over two stories of semi-industrial open-concept dining space. It serves Angus beef burger combos and substantial sides. Come…
Austin
The stylish side of Tex-Mex can be found at this hoppin' little cafe, which seamlessly combines a vintage space with modern architecture. Come for drink…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This spot serves solid vegan cuisine in a moody, fun environment. Stop by for brunch and feast on chick-un and waffles with garlic kale and maple mustard…
Waikiki
This 1980s time-warped bar and dance club rakes in a penny-pinching breakfast crowd with huge omelets, loco moco and fluffy banana muffins. At night, a…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
Making the most of the delta's multiethnic history, Rogelio's hotel and casino restaurant serves a mash-up of Mexican and Chinese dishes, with a few…
Gold Coast
This strip-mall spot is a favorite for American-style, crazy-good Philly-style hoagies and a staff of fun-loving jokers who can toss a slice of turkey…
San Diego
Hillcrest location, a dozen-plus flavors of famously decadent cupcakes (from $4), wi-fi, a full bar and cafe selling wings, salads and mac 'n' cheese…
Nevada
More about the setting than the food, the Palace Restaurant & Saloon, which is full of town memorabilia, serves up good renditions of traditional American…
Logan Circle, U Street & Columbia Heights
Smart, solid Pho 14 ladles out steaming bowls of the namesake noodle soup, as well as stir-fry dishes and banh mi sandwiches (baguettes filled with meat…
The Deserts
This newish cafe is the only place in dusty Nipton to get food. The fare is predictably simple, from scrambled eggs, pancakes and burritos for breakfast…
Washington Cascades
The huge stone fireplace is the highlight of this dining room and it easily overshadows the food. Apart from a good hearty Sunday brunch, the seared local…
Wisconsin
Pilots around Wisconsin know this tiny, atmospheric airport diner as a great fly-in destination for bacon and eggs, pancakes and lunchtime sandwiches…
Central Coast
On Main St in the heart of downtown Salinas, this storefront Mexican kitchen gets a spicy stamp of approval for handmade tortillas, smoky chipotle salsa,…
Nantucket
This place is a village institution for its laid-back style as much as for its crab cakes. Pick up a bottle of wine at the store next door and enjoy it…
Mono Lake Region
The cafe at the Silver Lake Resort serves casual diner fare such as sandwiches, salads and hefty burgers, but it's best to come for the hearty breakfasts,…
Queen Anne & Lake Union
Locals flock to this light-filled neighborhood spot for traditional comfort food, including broiled pork chops and various sandwiches, but the place…
Hudson Valley
In a building dating from 1900, this restaurant and bar has a convivial vibe and blockbuster serves of sandwiches, salads, burgers and the like. The bar…
Fairbanks
This little counter stand in the Co-op Plaza Building is extremely popular with locals on lunch break. The crepes are fine, running the gamut from savory …
Northern Virginia
Need a break from sightseeing? Step inside this contemporary but inviting bakery on the corner of Wilson and N Quincy to relax and check your messages…
Hilo
Come here for healthy Thai classics made with local produce, fresh chef-grown herbs and lots of veg options. The restaurant interior is pleasant enough,…
Ketchikan
Bog-standard but extensive grocery store on the side of Plaza Mall with a salad bar, a Starbucks, deli and ready-to-eat items, including Chinese food, and…
Wisconsin
Pop into this market/deli to meet farmers and munch their wares. Local meats, cheeses, breads and produce stock the shelves. Gluten-free and vegetarian…
Jersey Shore
Around for 40 years, this solid sports bar (with 12 screens) plates up big servings of sandwiches, burgers and other pub grub. Famous for its pizza, its…
Connecticut
A pleasant, jazz-filled cafe with a range of coffee drinks, loose-leaf tea and killer macaroons – they've won some awards and it's clear why. Local art…
Outer Banks
A big old renovated wooden pub that's been an island tradition for beer and fried seafood since the 1850s. Good selection of local craft beer. Gluten-free…
Sacramento
On the ground floor of the Citizen Hotel, this upscale seasonal restaurant features locally sourced flavors of the Sacramento Valley. It also has a…
Philadelphia
This family-owned business has been baking soft pretzels since 1954. As well as the regular ones, try their cinnamon twist pretzels or those shaped like…
Central Colorado
The place to come if you’re passing through and need something fast. It does a classic gyro pita (Nicky’s Quickie) and a creative falafel that includes…
Ohio
Grab a table or a stool at the bar in this old-school tavern, a good spot to tuck into fried perch, lobster chowder and burgers. A chocolatey Brandy…
Santa Cruz
At this scruffy brunch spot that locals don’t want you to know about, huge portions of sourdough pancakes and cinnamon-nut coffee cake will keep you going…
Northern Nevada
This down-to-earth cafe is the go-to for daily breakfasts and basic comfort food including grilled cheese, burgers, meatloaf and milkshakes. It's also a…
Queens
This small, family-owned restaurant makes you feel welcome the second you arrive. It specializes in warm pitas stuffed with spicy, grilled meat or crispy…
Arizona
If you've got a hankering for a big and juicy green chili burger with a side of crispy fries and a shake, this ’50s-style drive-in will steer you toward…
Shenandoah Valley
Overstuffed sandwiches are the name of the game at this busy eatery in a modernized 1820s mansion on Main St. The long beer menu and late hours ensure…
Central Colorado
Set strategically at the base of Copper Mountain, steps from the American Eagle lift, this bar and grill has a roomy interior, a patio with tables…
Portland
In-the-know local foodies line up for the thick, chewy 'Sicilian slab' at this old-school Italian market, which sells pizza from a tiny bakery in the back…
Gold Country
This rugged old-school wooden building on the main street houses a great little cafe, with an unlikely specialty in the British favorite fish and chips…
